Irish Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the Irish Terrier to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

Irish Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Irish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Red
Red
Red Wheaten
Red Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten
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